Lordly event celebrates best practice
Best Bar None held its annual awards presentation evening at the House of Lords recently, and Complete Licensing was represented in the form of Jim Sollars, one of our compliance experts.
Posts by Tony Jefferies
Writer and Editor at Complete Licensing.
Spring-cleaning your licence is on the agenda
Who knows whether we’ll see a break in the rain which seems to have been a constant companion over the last few months. What we do know is that Spring is upon us – the season for looking forward and getting things in order – including your business practices and licensing matters.
Expert local knowledge pays off in Soho
When The Soho Social café and restaurant contacted us they had already been refused an alcohol licence.
Anti-spiking moves hit the nail on the head
It may have been a long time coming, but there was some good news for the hospitality industry on the cusp of the Festive Season.Just as Parliament was wrapping up for Christmas, Home Secretary James Cleverly unveiled a package of measures aimed at clamping down on spiking and changing legislation to make it a specific offence.
Give yourself the gift of forward thinking
Here we are at the end of the year once again, and while most of the population is planning nothing more strenuous than a post-prandial stroll on the 25th or a browse through the Boxing Day sales, this is ‘the show’ for the hospitality sector.
Think again – and act fast – on TENs
Amid all the sprucing up and organising and ordering ahead for the Festive Season, it’s important to remember – and plan for – the big changes to TENs which are almost on us.
Well-earned honour for Dave
At Complete Licensing we are always keen to let our clients know that when they come to us, they work with the best. So, it’s great to be able to underline that assurance with the news that Dave Nevitt, one of our environmental health experts, has received a major award.
The Festive clock is ticking
Organising your business months ahead means you can relax when the Festive season arrives. What licensed premises should be putting in place now.
Cometh the hour, cometh the trade boost
The clocks going back to Greenwich Mean Time brings darker evenings — and an opportunity to boost trade. How licensed premises can make the most of it.
Get animated about your licence
Licensing can be complex and confusing, particularly if you are new to hospitality. Our short animated guide steers you through the basics.
Review doesn’t have to be a dirty word
A licensing review is enough to make any licensee reach for a stiff drink — but it need not be the end of the road. What a review means and how to respond.
Creating a good trading environment
One thing we at Complete Licensing pride ourselves on is giving the best service available to anyone involved in licensing. To that end, we’ve gathered together an advisory team which can rival any in the hospitality sector.
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